Brake Pad: Service and Repair

REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
Remove the wheel and temporarily fasten the disc with the hub nuts.





2. INSPECT PAD LINING THICKNESS
Check the pad thickness through the caliper inspection hole and replace the pads if they are not within the specification.
Minimum thickness: 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)





3. LIFT UP CALIPER
a. Hold the sliding pin on the bottom and loosen the installation bolt.
b. Remove the installation bolt.
c. Lift up the caliper and suspend it securely.

HINT: Do not disconnect the flexible hose from the caliper.

4. REMOVE 2 BRAKE PADS, 4 ANTI-SQUEAL SHIMS, 4 PAD SUPPORT PLATES AND PAD WEAR INDICATOR

NOTICE: The support plates can be used again provided that they have sufficient rebound, no deformation, cracks or wear, and have had all rust, dirt and foreign particles cleaned off.

5. CHECK DISC THICKNESS AND RUNOUT
6. INSTALL 4 PAD SUPPORT PLATES
7. INSTALL NEW PADS

NOTICE: When replacing worn pads, the anti-squeal shims must be replaced together with the pads.

a. Apply disc brake grease to both side of the inner anti-squeal shims.
b. Install the 2 anti-squeal shims on each pad.
c. Install the inner pad and outer pad.
d. Install the pad wear indicator to the upside of the inner pad

NOTICE: There should be no oil or grease adhering to the friction surfaces of the pads or the disc.





8. INSTALL CALIPER
a. Draw out a small amount of brake fluid from the reservoir.
b. Press in the piston with a hammer handle or an equivalent.

HINT: If the piston is difficult to push in, loosen the bleeder plug and push in the piston while letting some brake fluid escape.

c. Install the caliper.
d. Hold the sliding pin and torque the installation bolt.
Torque: 26 Nm (270 kgf-cm, 20 ft. lbs.)
9. INSTALL FRONT WHEEL
10. CHECK THAT FLUID LEVEL IS AT MAX LINE